Heat Treat Technician, Aerospace

About the Role

Heat Treat Technicians support the production of aerospace heat exchangers and thermal management components. This position involves operating and monitoring heat treatment furnaces and related equipment to process materials like aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, and others, adhering to engineering specifications, process instructions, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treatment furnaces, ovens, and associated equipment according to work instructions and process specifications.
• Load and unload production hardware using appropriate fixtures, racks, and tooling.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, soak times, cooling cycles, and atmosphere controls to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Verify job travelers, work orders, and engineering documentation prior to processing material.
• Maintain detailed process records, furnace logs, and production documentation.
• Perform visual inspections before and after processing to identify defects, distortion, oxidation, contamination, or other nonconformances.
• Verify furnace parameters and process controls meet aerospace requirements.
• Ensure full traceability of materials and production records.
• Report quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, and nonconforming conditions to supervision immediately.
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Monitor furnace performance and notify maintenance personnel of abnormalities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-3 years of manufacturing or heat treatment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, process sheets, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic understanding of temperature controls, furnace operations, and production processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for process documentation and recordkeeping.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating heat treatment furnaces in an aerospace, defense, or metal fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel-based alloys such as Inconel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around elevated temperatures and industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including heat-resistant gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and protective clothing.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay

Salary Range: $40,000 USD

Due to the nature of AMETEK Hughes-Treitler's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.